(A) Required. It is unlawful for any person to engage in the business of operation of a hotel, or other public house or place in the city without first having obtained a license therefor from the City Controller as provided in this code.
(Prior Code, § 119.02)
(B) Inspection of premises of applicant.
(1) No license shall be granted pursuant to the provisions of this subchapter until the City Health Officer shall make a careful examination of the premises and shall approve them in writing and show that the premises are in a clean and wholesome condition with all required, or necessary sanitary appliances and facilities, with proper heating, water, ventilation, and garbage facilities. The City Health Officer shall refuse to approve any premises which, because of their unsanitary condition or from any other cause, are unfit for human habitation or have insufficient plumbing facilities, or which may otherwise endanger the public health.
(2) The Building Commissioner and Fire Inspector shall also rigidly inspect the premises and make their recommendations.
(Prior Code, § 119.03)
(C) Fees. The annual license fee for each hotel, inn, roominghouse, lodginghouse, or other public house or place in the city shall be as follows. The following fees shall change at the discretion of the city.
Not more than ten rooms | $20 |
More than ten rooms and not exceeding 25 rooms | $50 |
More than 25 rooms and not exceeding 100 rooms | $100 |
(Prior Code, § 119.04)